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AMA House of Delegates: Nothing Is Done Without Your Help
Edward Paul Balaban, DO, FACP, FASCO
Dec 03, 2019
ASCO's delegation to the AMA HOD invites all ASCO members to share their thoughts and concerns concerning issues affecting the practice of oncology, as your input directly impacts the delegation's...
What Shall We Call It? No Evidence of Disease Rather Than Cure?
Anne Katz, PhD, RN, FAAN
Dec 03, 2019
When a patient is looking for the word "cure," anything else, especially if vague, is not enough. "No evidence of disease" leaves room for doubt but, importantly, also room for hope.
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Integrative Cancer Care Deepens Roots in Southeast Asia
International Perspectives
Dec 02, 2019
Dr. Omid Etemadi describes the evolution of integrated cancer care in the Philippines. 
Building on Success: The Go-To Clinical Forum for Immunotherapy
Guest Commentary
Nov 26, 2019
What does the future of immuno-oncology look like? Dr. Elizabeth A. Mittendorf invites you to be part of the conversation at the 2020 ASCO-SITC Clinical Immuno-Oncology Symposium in February.
Cancer as a Social Disease
Don S. Dizon, MD, FACP, FASCO
Nov 19, 2019
Dr. Aditya Bardia and I discuss the deep and sincere bonds we form not just with our patients but with their families. How can we ensure their needs are met, especially after a patient dies?
Weathering the Storm of Change
Linda R. Duska, MD, MPH
Nov 08, 2019
As the complexity of cancer care has increased, so too have the pressures on oncology professionals in every setting.
The Oracle: A Listserv for Physician Mothers
Women in Oncology
Nov 04, 2019
Forming a community of female physicians is an incredible support network, writes Dr. Tina Rizack.

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Blog > Re: What Shall We Call It? No Evidence of Disease Rather Than Cure?

Erika Hanson Brown, BA
Dec 07, 2019
I wish that our docs would be more clear about this. Somehow, some way, they say "NED", and we pts. hear "cure". Perhaps it's because our...
Blog > Re: What Shall We Call It? No Evidence of Disease Rather Than Cure?

Brenda Denzler
Dec 06, 2019
Yes. Call it NED. Don't call it "cure." When I was diagnosed with inflammatory breast cancer, I had done my homework. I knew the 5-year...
Article > Re: Improving Oncology Practice Health and Preparing for Tomorrow in a Turbulent Environment

Gerard Joseph Ventura, MD
Nov 09, 2019
There is no mention of how these rural or small centers give radiation...
Blog > Re: On Kindness and Gratitude: Reflections From the Other Side of Cancer

Anthony Perre
Nov 07, 2019
Fantastic perspective! As a cancer survivor  myself I can also say that despite our MD degree, we are still faced with the same...
Discussion > Re: Breast Cancer: October 2019 Multidisciplinary Molecular Tumor Boards

Felipe Batalini, MD
Oct 25, 2019
1. Her tumor is HER2+ (amplified) because both the Her-/CEP17 is >2 and the Her-2 copy number is greater than 4. 2. In the setting of...

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What Shall We Call It? No Evidence of Disease Rather Than Cure?
When a patient is looking for the word "cure," anything else, especially if vague, is not enough. "No evidence of disease" leaves room for doubt but, importantly, also room for hope.
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Integrative Cancer Care Deepens Roots in Southeast Asia
Dr. Omid Etemadi describes the evolution of integrated cancer care in the Philippines. 
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Dr. Nishin Bhadkamkar describes a day in the life of a training program director and the value of a career path that isn't master-planned.
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